On September 24, 2026, the Governor of Gezira State, Professor Tahir Ibrahim Al-Khair, met with a delegation from Sudan's Military Insurance Fund, led by General Khalid Al-Shami, to discuss potential investment opportunities in the state. The meeting focused on exploring areas of cooperation, particularly in infrastructure development and reconstruction projects. The Governor highlighted the state's investment potential and its competitive advantages.
Gezira State's government is keen to attract investments, especially in road construction, infrastructure development, and electricity generation. The Governor invited the Military Insurance Fund to expand its investments in the state, emphasizing the government's readiness to facilitate economic and developmental activities. The state's investment climate is considered favorable, with a stable security situation and existing infrastructure.
General Khalid Al-Shami stated that the delegation's visit aimed to assess the state's situation and explore cooperation opportunities. The Military Insurance Fund comprises 16 companies and banks, and it seeks to expand and engage with states and localities to implement projects supporting the national economy. The Fund is interested in contributing to reconstruction efforts and providing services to the armed forces.
The Director of Human Resources Management at the Military Insurance Fund, Dr. Hussein Sayyed Abdullah, emphasized the Fund's readiness to participate in reconstruction efforts and infrastructure development. He highlighted the importance of supporting the national economy through strategic investments. The Fund's investments are expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy.
Gezira State's Minister of Finance, Economy, and Labor, Professor Aatif Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Shouk, assured the delegation of the state's readiness to receive investments. He mentioned that the state has completed procedures for investment lands and streamlined processes to facilitate investments. The state's economy offers opportunities for investment in agriculture, animal husbandry, manufacturing, and petrochemicals.
The state's Investment Commissioner, Professor Amir Yahya Haroun, revealed that the state's five-year plan (2026-2030) aims to shift from traditional investment to specialized industrial investment. The plan includes establishing cities for petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, agricultural machinery, and textiles. The plan also covers the development of small industries financed through microfinance.
The meeting between the Governor of Gezira State and the Military Insurance Fund delegation concluded with an agreement to explore investment opportunities in the state. The state's government is optimistic about attracting investments that will support the national economy and promote development. The Military Insurance Fund's potential investments are expected to have a positive impact on the state's economy and infrastructure.
Key points
- The Military Insurance Fund is interested in investing in Gezira State's infrastructure development and reconstruction projects.
- Gezira State's government is keen to attract investments, especially in road construction, infrastructure development, and electricity generation.
- The state's five-year plan aims to shift from traditional investment to specialized industrial investment.
